A well-regarded theorist of empire describes imperialism as simply “the process

A well-regarded theorist of empire describes imperialism as simply “the process or policy of establishing or maintaining an empire.” What was Ottoman imperialism? What, in your opinion, was the most important facet, method, or tool of Ottoman imperialism? Why? How did it differ from other elements of Ottoman imperialism? All sources will be provided, no external research, no in-text citations.